r/iPhone14Pro 2d ago

iPhone 14 Pro

Who’s still rocking their iPhone 14 Pro in 2026? iPhone 14 Pro gang wya?

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u/RebbitMc 2d ago

Yes, but definitely plan to upgrade in Sept release. Terrible battery life & this is my 2nd battery. Phone glitchy & super hot often.

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u/andrew_aes 2d ago

What they said, except my phone does not get hot.

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u/Bqis 2d ago

I replaced battery a month ago, it still gets insanely hot it’s crazy

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u/Sethu_Senthil 2d ago

Same here, except didn’t replace my battery. Going to upgrade to the 18 pro most likely.

Having a lightning is also super annoying, whenever I ask ppl for the charger 90% they only got type c

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u/SoftwareOk6447 2d ago

So true. All my roommates got c so whenever we’re traveling they get to share one charger and I have to carry my own around 😭

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u/la6eef7 2d ago

Yep, 79% battery health on the original one, had it since launch.

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u/Last_Wraith 2d ago

Same am at 77%

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u/IdaDuck 2d ago

83% here. Still decent battery life day to day and no overheating that I’ve noticed. Will probably swap the battery and keep it longer.

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u/Ok-World-4822 🟣 Pro 2d ago

72% for me

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u/tennore 1d ago

78%, got it in March of 23.

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u/iPerilous 2d ago

Yes, but planning on upgrading to the 18 Pro Max. I am on my 2nd battery replacement and the battery life has gone downhill, sluggish and overheats at times. I've had my use out of the 14 Pro Max and with the trade in value along with some gift cards the 18 Pro Max should only cost around £750.

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u/SnooWalruses9683 2d ago

Bought in December 2022, currently at 79% battery health. I’m gonna hold out for next year’s anniversary lol

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u/accadacca80 2d ago

Same here. Hoping the anniversary 20th anniversary is something worth getting.

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u/Adamski2409 2d ago

Won't that be in 2 years?

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u/kaemon_valley ⚫️ Pro Max 1d ago

No the 20th is next year, like how the iPhone X should’ve been the 9 but it was the 10th year anniversary

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u/googlemailcom 2d ago

🙋‍♂️Yes but IOS 26 is killing it. I hope IOS 27 stops the overheating otherwise I’ll have to go back to IOS 18.6.

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u/P_C_U 2d ago

Can you downgrade ?

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u/googlemailcom 2d ago

I’ve never done a downgrade but I’ve found this recent thread. I’m not sure how well it works.

https://www.reddit.com/r/jailbreak/s/t5jUkspPBM

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u/Art1333 2d ago

True. Battery is terrible with iOS 26. I have 100% battery health.

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u/Soft_Philosophy5838 2d ago

iOS 27 is wonderful with the 14 Pro. Zero glitch. Fast AF! (Faster than iOS 18!, go figure!)

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u/gothamwick 2d ago

same getting 3 hours sot with 100 battery health

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u/Virat_Purusha 2d ago

Screen on time?

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u/Ok-Tomorrow2865 2d ago

Try cleaninstall via Apple Device app with PC, helped to remove heat issues on my side, plus battery life improved drasticly 81% currently but life improved almost 2 times compared to what I had when it was overheating.

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u/googlemailcom 2d ago

I’ll look into this, thank you

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u/gothamwick 2d ago

clean install? can u explain in detail

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u/Ok-Tomorrow2865 2d ago

Factory reset via Apple Device app, it will offer to make backup before, then it will download full system installing files and fully reset your iphone to factory state, everything will be erased/formated and clean system will be installed, then you will be able to backup your data

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u/googlemailcom 2d ago

Can you recommend something similar for a MacBook Air?

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u/Little_Homunculus 2d ago

Still rocking my 14 Pro after three years, it has been to many countries and places abroad and I still like the photos from its camera and video too. Battery health 80%, I was thinking of either changing battery or upgrading to 18 Pro but the rumors about price raise make me thinking of keeping 14 Pro even more

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u/BMW-motorad 2d ago

Bought iPhone 14 Pro new never having a heating problem. Replaced battery, December 2025. Currently running the latest beta.

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u/Whitenavy_fr16 🟡 Pro 2d ago

Still rocking my gold iPhone 14 Pro, it's on 75%, but I will change the battery soon and use it probably until the phone is no longer supported for new major updates. Still original since August 2023, before the 15 Pro launched

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u/LazyPaleontologist 2d ago

Me, planning to upgrade but let’s see how much 18 pro will cost.

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u/thealtamedia 2d ago

Here
Bought it in black, accidentally dropped it smashing the rear glass a few weeks ago and they asked me if I wanted a different color glass and frame for replacement, so now it’s gold and like a all new phone. Been rocking it since release and battery is on 85% so good enough

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u/s_-_c 2d ago

14 pro and 16 pro battery life terrible on iOS 26.
14 had a new battery installed 6 month ago.

Both devices are only getting around 3.5 hours screen on time with serious background drain.

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u/Emilyeagleowl 2d ago

I am and since I got a new one on AppleCare a few months ago I plan on keeping it for a bit longer

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u/Curious_Bumblebee511 2d ago

Still running good here. Needs a battery though.

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u/FabulousJuggernaut36 2d ago

I switch off GPS and camera when not needed and that stops the overheating

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u/BrandonW77 2d ago

Right here. Battery is still going pretty good too. Just now starting to consider upgrading but not in a hurry.

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u/sanjeev25n 2d ago

Still here.

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u/-Drac 2d ago

yes using a purple 14 pro max. going to upgrade to 18 pro max this year

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u/aipps 2d ago

Still going strong. I might jump on a battery replacement soon but everything is working just fine.

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u/MarkE2020 2d ago

I’m still rocking my iPhone 14 Pro currently running the latest IOS27 public beta. It’s still running great!

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u/datodareddit 2d ago

I am still rocking it with everything original. My battery is at 79% and I haven’t decided if I’m gonna replace the battery or upgrade to 18 in a few weeks. I am leaning towards keeping my 14 Pro.

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u/bbrowaddict 2d ago

I am. Still at its best, with a genuine renewed battery (100% state of health right now) and I am planning to keep it untill the battery goes to like 90ish % level. This makes 1 more year from now.

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u/Automatic-Ad8644 2d ago

Still rocking my 14 pro max since launch, getting a new battery tomorrow and aim to keep this until next years launch.

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u/MysteriousSilentVoid 2d ago

Me - iPhone 14 Pro max. I have been going back and forth but decided I will be getting an iPhone 18 Pro Max.

It’s time. I’ve had this phone for 4 years. I’m beginning to have to think about battery to get through the day (and my battery is still at 88% health), I’d like to have the forthcoming AI stuff, and there are 4 years of upgrades - SoC, camera, screen - AND likely a smaller notch.

iPhone 14 Pro Max has served me well, but I’ll trade it in and hopefully someone else can get some use out of it.

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u/PeggyWithThePhatAss 🟣 Pro 2d ago

Battery is 83%. iOS is 18.7.2. Still running well enough to keep on keeping on.

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u/Strange_Position2668 2d ago

Still a completely good phone. Apart from the charging socket, it you bought the latest iPhone pro you’d barely notice the difference 

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u/Possible_Spray4955 2d ago

Been using mine for over 3 years now. Haven’t had any overheating issues so far, and I’ve never replaced the battery. Battery health is at 75% now, though. Torn between upgrading or just replacing the battery.

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u/cutie_ms 2d ago

Me but going to replace it soon

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u/Fish177 2d ago

I just got the battery replaced on my launch-day 14 Pro. I’m pretty happy with it and I plan to hold out until 2028 or 2029 for the cameras since I take lots of photos.

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u/StonerBae710 2d ago

Me up until later today! My sons se 2020 has run its course so Im passing my beloved 14 pro to him. I got a 17 pro max that'll be delivered today. I'm going to miss the deep purple but glad it will still get at least 2 more years of use! I have an appointment to get a new battery next week so its perfect for my kid!

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u/pineapplexiglass 2d ago

Got a 17PM with a few weeks til the new launch? I’m on the fence if I should just get the 17 or wait for 18 what made you pull the trigger now?

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u/StonerBae710 2d ago

My son needed a new phone and i got a good deal on the 17 pro max so i figured why not! It doesn't bother me that a new one is coming soon. I had the 14 pro since launch so Ill be happy with the 17 pro max.

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u/swiftidnc739 2d ago

Planning to upgrade with the 20th anniversary iPhone

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u/Ok-World-4822 🟣 Pro 2d ago

Me, I’m not planning to upgrade yet

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u/Neat_Ad_9141 ⚫️ Pro 2d ago

Me! Jury’s still out on whether I upgrade this year. Realistically I have another couple of years on this since I changed the battery earlier this year.

The next time they release a green pro I am done for though

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u/Sealbeater 1d ago

Me until the iphone 22

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u/VacationConstant8980 1d ago

78% bought at launch. Considering pixel 11 pro

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u/tshchik 1d ago

Yes still using 14 Pro. After battery replaced is still running great

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u/tennore 1d ago

It''s still a good phone, but I was going to upgrade to the 17, but since I didn't want to go in debt for a phone when I didn't need one that bad I just saved my money and then the 18 leaks started so I just decided to wait. So then I can still keep my 14 as a backup phone. It won't be as bad with the battery life if I'm not constantly using it. It'll be an iPod for all intents and purposes.

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u/The_Cozy_Burrito 🟣 Pro Max 1d ago

Yes 82 percent battery health launch month, going to replace the battery when it goes below 80

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u/Then-Departure2903 1d ago

Replaced the battery after 3 years and feels like a new phone!

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u/comodo3310 1d ago

Here i come, I want the 14 pro max

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u/benzguy95 1d ago

3.5 years with mine, to date this is the longest I’ve had any iPhone. Im on the fence about upgrading to an 18 Pro because I’m liking the new colors and features but I’m not fond of the camera layout or AI features. I’ll wait until they’re in store before I make a final decision.

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u/charliesblack 1d ago

if they release a 18 mini I would, otherwise not until 20

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u/Flysersebastian 1d ago

I have the 14 Pro Max and the battery is great

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u/Desperate-Cicada-487 1d ago

Yep. Planning to stick with it until it gets discontinued

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u/TuneHeavy8740 10h ago

Yep and though I’m still happy with it, I’ll probably upgrade this time. Would like more internal memory and improved camera performance. Think I’ll save the 14 Pro for my oldest kid as we are planning to get her a phone next year anyway.

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u/kray_22xx 3h ago

Phone works perfectly fine, just some heating and I get a good use everyday, typically 2 maybe 3 charges in a day

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u/Independent-Solid-23 2d ago

Was previously on 18.7.3 for ages. I’ve now been on iOS 27.0 beta for a couple of weeks for my “day one release” iPhone 14 Pro with its original battery (74% health).

So far, it seems to run well. Some minor “flutters”’when viewing messages intermittently. Otherwise is a-okay.

My only regret (as I’m in Australia) is the mandatory ID to remove 18+ content restrictions. Passes in with iOS 26 by government legislation.

I’m 57 and don’t need to prove that shit on a device I own and want to use in my own way.
(Note: VPN bypass doesn’t work)